Arne Slot: Marc Guéhi should have been sent off
Arne Slot has said Marc Guéhi should have been shown a red card for his challenge on Mohamed Salah in Liverpool's 2-1 defeat to Manchester City.
Football
9th February 2026
Pep warns Arsenal: 'A lot can happen' in title race
Pep Guardiola has warned Arsenal that 'a lot can happen in 13 games' as the Premier League title race heats up.
Haaland earns City dramatic late win at Liverpool
Erling Haaland kept Manchester City in the title race with an added-time penalty as Pep Guardiola's side came from behind to win 2-1 in a chaotic finish.
'Killjoy' - did VAR get late drama in Liverpool v Man City right?
Manchester City's win at Liverpool ended in complete chaos - but did the referee and the VAR get Dominik Szoboszlai's red card right?.
113th-minute send-off madness as City shock Liverpool with triple Haaland hammer blow
Erling Haaland’s stoppage-time penalty earned Manchester City a dramatic 2-1 win at Liverpool on Sunday (Monday AEDT) to reduce Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League back to six points.
Man City's comeback thriller keeps Premier League title hopes alive; Liverpool slip further
Liverpool looked set to win, but Man City's two unanswered goals means the Premier League title race stays alive and Liverpool's Champions League hopes are in doubt.
Manchester City keep up title chase with late comeback win at Liverpool
Pep Guardiola threw himself back into his seat in the dugout. The Manchester City manager had just witnessed a moment of sheer brilliance and, like everyone connected to his club, he had to fear the worst. Because this is how it has tended to go for him at Anfield.
WSL roundup: Chelsea get back into the groove at Spurs as Madonna watches on
Chelsea defeated Tottenham 2-0 to boost their faint hopes of retaining the Women’s Super League title, as Madonna watched from the stands at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Liverpool 1 Man City 2: Where does this leave the title race? Was the late red card right?
Our writers break down the action from a dramatic finish in the Premier League at Anfield.
Smith's versatility and 'contagious' positivity driving Arsenal
Olivia Smith's talent and versatility is helping to kick-start a drifting Arsenal side back into life as they chase silverware on three fronts.
Crystal Palace end long wait for win after Ismaïla Sarr’s strike stuns Brighton
Fabian Hürzeler must be wondering when he will have another chance to get one over Oliver Glasner.
Arsenal stun Man City to boost their UWCL hopes and keep WSL title race alive
Arsenal's rejuvenated form since the turn of the year continued on Sunday with a 1-0 win over Women's Super League champions-elect Manchester City.
Barry-Murphy criticises League One refereeing standards
Cardiff boss Brian Barry-Murphy says refereeing in League One is "getting gradually worse" following his side's 10-man victory over Rotherham.
Madonna, soccer mom: Why the Queen of Pop was watching Tottenham's Under-14 girls' team
Madonna's social-media post from the touchline of a Spurs academy match was eye-catching, so what was going on?.
Smith goal sees Arsenal beat WSL leaders City
Olivia Smith's superb 17th-minute solo effort proved enough to help Arsenal down Women's Super League leaders Manchester City.
Bucks' Antetokounmpo invests in Chelsea Women
NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo has announced he has joined the ownership group of Chelsea Women which includes his "friend" Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.
Arsenal put brakes on Manchester City’s WSL title surge thanks to Smith strike
This 1-0 defeat of Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium was never going to be a statement of Arsenal’s title intentions – City’s lead at the top is just too big – but a result against the likely champions still had huge value, mentally and in terms of the race for Champions League football.
8th February 2026
Transfer rumors, news: Man United to rival Man City for long-throw king Kayode
Manchester United and Newcastle have joined Manchester City in the race to sign Brentford wing back Michael Kayode. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Cleworth's rise from National League to brink of Premier League
Max Cleworth becomes the club's leading appearance-maker during Phil Parkinson's tenure in Wrexham's defeat against Millwall.
Celtic make pre-contract offer to Schlager - gossip
Celtic hope to land experienced Austrian international in the summer as Rangers target agrees new deal in Norway...
Liverpool signing Jacquet injures shoulder
Defender Jeremy Jacquet, who will join Liverpool at the end of the season, injures a shoulder in Rennes' defeat at Lens.
‘We lived a miraculous thing’: Castel di Sangro, 30 years on from their epic rise
Small town club’s Serie B adventure captivated football and inspired a famous book. That spirit remains and is being passed to their successors The WhatsApp group flickers into life at about 6am every day. It is the manager who goes first because, when you are 79, old habits die hard.
‘It has changed my life’: Wrexham’s Hollywood takeover, five years on
When Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac became club guardians in 2021 the Premier League was a dream. Now it’s a target Two Chewbaccas handed out flyers to passersby.
The new top-flight Canadian club inspired by Athletic Bilbao
Supra du Quebec kick off their inaugural Canadian Premier League in April and will field only players born or raised in the province.
How Ekitike has already become a Liverpool cult hero
Inside the rise of Hugo Ekitike, adapting to life in England, connecting with Florian Wirtz and why he's already a fan favourite.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac exclusive: 'Phil Parkinson has the Wrexham job for life'
Wrexham remain in the final Championship play-off spot, which emphasises the remarkable job done by Parkinson.
In search of the next Semenyo: How clubs are turning to non-League in the hunt for elite talent
Clubs are increasingly looking outside of English football's professional leagues to unearth hidden gems.
John Carew, Premier League striker turned Netflix star: 'I want to be a Bond villain'
The former Premier League striker is now an actor and has appeared alongside Angelina Jolie, Michelle Pfeiffer and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Borja Iglesias suffered homophobic abuse for painting his nails. The reaction was overwhelming
Celta Vigo players and thousands of their fans painted their own nails to show solidarity with striker Borja Iglesias after homophobic abuse.
Is Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes the best player in the Premier League right now?
The United captain is revelling in the freedom he has been granted. Suddenly, he is elevating a good individual campaign into a great one.
Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres and the importance of confidence
The Sweden striker has eight goal contributions in as many games in all competitions — and he is finding his place in Arteta's squad.
Fernandes: I knew Carrick could be great manager
Bruno Fernandes has praised the impact and ability of head coach Michael Carrick after Manchester United made it four wins in a row since the club's former midfielder took charge.
Messi scores solo golazo in Miami preseason draw
Lionel Messi scored a trademark solo goal and added an assist for new signing Germán Berterame as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Barcelona SC in a preseason friendly in Quito, Ecuador, on Saturday.
Foxborough demands clarity on $8M WC funding
Town officials in Foxborough, Massachusetts, are seeking clarity on the source of around $8 million they say is needed to fund public safety for this summer's World Cup games at Gillette Stadium, the home of the New England Patriots.
'I'm not doing my job well enough' - but is Howe now under pressure?
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted he is "not doing my job well enough" after Saturday's defeat by Brentford - but is he under pressure?.
Wrexham hero Mullin hits out at club after exit
Paul Mullin has hit out at parent club Wrexham, saying he's "never going to accept" the way he was frozen out of the team over the past 18 months.
Liverpool signing Jacquet suffers 'serious' injury
Liverpool 's new summer signing Jérémy Jacquet has sustained a "serious" shoulder injury, according to Rennes head coach Habib Beye.
Wigan sack Lowe after 11 months in charge
Wigan Athletic sack Ryan Lowe after 11 months in charge with the Latics in the League One relegation zone.
Eddie Howe facing ‘harsh reality’ after Newcastle’s home loss to Brentford
Eddie Howe said he was facing a “harsh reality” and felt “angry” with himself after watching his Newcastle team lose 3-2 at home to Brentford on Saturday evening. It was their fourth defeat in five games in all competitions and left the Saudi Arabian-owned club 12th in the Premier League.
Real Madrid step up Rodri interest - Sunday's gossip
Real Madrid are stepping up interest in Manchester City midfielder Rodri, Arsenal are among clubs keen on Leon Goretzka and Manchester United and Newcastle target Michael Kayode, plus more.
Squirrel gets on the pitch and halts Championship game. Twice. Before comedy attempts to catch it
A squirrel caused chaos in Hull City's home match with fellow promotion chasers Bristol City.
‘Absolute nightmare’ for Spurs boss as captain apologises for ‘baffling’ error - PL Wrap
Arsenal moved nine points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 victory against Sunderland, while Tottenham boss Thomas Frank faced renewed calls for his sacking after a 2-0 defeat at Manchester United on Saturday.
Are West Ham single-handedly making relegation battle interesting?
BBC Sport looks at how things are shaping up as the fight for Premier League survival hots up.
Leicester's nightmare week and Millwall push for top two - Sam Parkin's EFL takeaways
EFL pundit Sam Parkin delivers his verdict on the happenings across the EFL, from the promotion battles to the relegation scraps.
Scottish Cup roundup: Rangers get revenge on Queen’s Park with 8-0 rout
James Tavernier scored a first-half hat-trick as Rangers thrashed Queen’s Park 8-0, avenging in style their Scottish Cup humiliation last season.
Gyökeres’ gifts of bundling and poaching suggest Arsenal have found the real thing
After a slow start, the Sweden striker is now appearing regularly on the scoresheet with six goals in eight games. At times during that difficult start to his first season at Arsenal Viktor Gyökeres looked more likely to fall over than score a Premier League goal.
'Unstoppable at his best' - is Palmer in World Cup picture after hat-trick?
By scoring a first-half hat-trick against Wolves on Saturday, Cole Palmer provided a timely reminder of his talent, putting himself firmly in the England conversation.
Liverpool v City is no longer the Premier League’s big show: how have the mighty fallen?
Pep Guardiola has led the way with his tactics for a decade but he has changed course and Arsenal have taken advantage. Great rivalries are always more about feel than about numbers.
Dango Ouattara tips seesaw contest Brentford’s way to sink Newcastle
What price Keith Andrews for manager of the season? Thomas Frank’s surprise successor certainly added to his fanclub as he choreographed Brentford’s fourth win in six Premier League games to leave Eddie Howe even gloomier than the unremittingly wet Tyneside weather.
Barça teen Bernal celebrates 'dream' first goal
Marc Bernal celebrated a dream moment as the midfielder stepped up his recovery from an ACL injury by scoring his first Barcelona goal in Saturday's 3-0 LaLiga win over Mallorca.
Højlund, McTominay goals give Napoli thrilling win
Rasmus Højlund scored a last-gasp penalty as 10-man Napoli won 3-2 at Genoa in Serie A on Saturday, keeping pressure on the top two clubs from Milan.
Wrexham suffer double injury blow in home loss
Wrexham suffered a double injury blow in Saturday's 2-0 home loss to Millwall to compound a miserable day for the Championship club as celebrity co-owner Ryan Reynolds watched on in north Wales.
Carrick: Utd haven't 'cracked it' after Spurs win
Michael Carrick is not being fooled into thinking Manchester United have "cracked it" after his dream start continued by beating a Tottenham side that captain Cristian Romero apologised to after his costly red card.
Arteta: Arsenal's 9-point lead means 'nothing'
Mikel Arteta has claimed Arsenal's nine-point lead at the top of the Premier League means "nothing" despite his team piling the pressure on Manchester City.
Why Barcelona's Super League withdrawal ends uneasy truce with Real Madrid
Almost five years after the European Super League's failed launch, Barcelona have ended their involvement, leaving just Real Madrid. But why now?.
Oxford draw a 'frustrating result' - Lampard
Coventry City boss Frank Lampard has said that the scoreless draw at home to Oxford United was a "frustrating result". Despite the visitors being reduced to 10 men late on, the Sky Blues were unable to take advantage as their winless run in the Championship extends to three matches.
West Brom out of drop zone after draw with Stoke
West Bromwich Albion move out of the Championship relegation zone after a goalless draw with Stoke City at The Hawthorns.
Yamal on target as Barça tighten LaLiga title grip
Teenage star Lamine Yamal made up for missing an open goal with a trademark curler from outside the penalty area as Barcelona beat Mallorca 3-0 on Saturday.
Viral Utd fan hopeful of haircut: It's 'going soon!'
Viral Manchester United supporter Frank Illet his long hair is "going soon" -- over a year after he started a challenge not to have it cut until his side won five matches in a row.
Palmer breaks Chelsea's all-time hat trick record
Cole Palmer moved clear of some Chelsea legends on Saturday as he scored his fourth hat trick for the team, setting a new club record.
Reynolds watches on as Wrexham lose to Millwall
Millwall consolidated their place in the top five of the Sky Bet Championship with a 2-0 win at play-off rivals Wrexham.
Frank: No plan to strip Romero of Spurs captaincy
Thomas Frank has said he has no intention of taking the captain's armband off Cristian Romero despite being forced to defend the Argentina international for a second time in a week.
Arsenal move 9 points clear with Sunderland win
Viktor Gyökeres scored a second-half brace as Arsenal piled the pressure on rivals Manchester City with a statement 3-0 win over Sunderland.
European football: Jacquet sustains ‘serious’ injury days after agreeing Liverpool deal
Liverpool’s new summer signing Jérémy Jacquet has sustained a “serious” shoulder injury, according to Rennes head coach Habib Beye. The 20-year-old fell awkwardly in the second half of a 3-1 defeat by Lens in Ligue 1 and appeared in agony as he left the pitch.
Mainoo embodies Man United's resurgence under Carrick in win vs. Spurs
Kobbie Mainoo looked on his way out of Manchester United as they struggled under Ruben Amorim. Now he's pivotal in their revival under Michael Carrick.
Holders Swifts, Reds, Coleraine & Larne progress in Irish Cup
Holders Dungannon Swifts beat Portadown 2-1 to reach the Irish Cup quarter-finals, while Cliftonville earn a dramatic late win over Glenavon by the same scoreline and Coleraine are extra-time winners over Carrick Rangers.
Rayan off the mark in sparkling showing for Bournemouth as Aston Villa hold on for point
Whatever the Euskara is for hoodoo, Unai Emery still holds it over Andoni Iraola. This one got away from the younger Basque who is yet to prevail over Emery in eight meetings. With Aston Villa’s hopes of an unlikely Premier League title faded, time to protect a Champions League place.
Everton win battle of own goals with Fulham thanks to Leno’s late blunder
Fulham are at a fork in the road.
Spot-on Cole Palmer fires first-half hat-trick as Chelsea win at woeful Wolves
A few minutes after the final whistle, victory boxed off, most of Chelsea’s players had headed for the tunnel but Cole Palmer was wandering around the halfway line in search of lost property.
Gyökeres double keeps Arsenal on title track in stroll past sloppy Sunderland
There are times when the best thing for a side is an uneventful win. Titles are won less in the big set-piece games than against mid-table teams in the easily forgotten circumstances of a Saturday afternoon.
Pressure piles on Scott Parker as West Ham sink Burnley in basement battle
For Burnley this felt like the beginning of their Premier League farewell tour, but Scott Parker insists he will not walk away, while West Ham reignited their fight for survival.
Arsenal 3 Sunderland 0 – What extra does Zubimendi offer? Is Gyokeres finding his role?
We break down the action as Arsenal went nine points clear of Manchester City with victory at the Emirates.
How 'irresponsible' captain Romero's week ended in 'perfect storm'
Thomas Frank admits Tottenham captain Cristian Romero's week ended in a "perfect storm" with a red card at Manchester United.
Celtic 'perfect fit' as Oxlade-Chamberlain signs
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain says Celtic is the "perfect fit" for him after joining the Scottish champions on a deal to the summer.
Kenan Yildiz extends Juventus contract through to 2030
Yildiz was handed the iconic No 10 shirt by Juventus in the summer of 2024 and is his side's top goalscorer this campaign.
Frank backs Romero as Spurs captain despite red card at Manchester United
Thomas Frank will not consider stripping Cristian Romero of the Tottenham captaincy despite the defender invoking a four-game ban after he was sent off in the 2–0 defeat by Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Unsafe, rain-affected pitch postpones LaLiga game
Saturday's LaLiga game between Rayo Vallecano and Real Oviedo has been postponed with concerns over player safety due to the state of the pitch.
Barcelona confirm withdrawal from Super League
Barcelona have announced their official withdrawal from the European Super League in the latest blow to a project which has struggled to get off the ground.
Man Utd beat 10-man Spurs for 4th straight win
Manchester United's revival under Michael Carrick rolled on against Tottenham with goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes piling more misery on Thomas Frank's Spurs.
Championship roundup: Coventry held by Oxford; squirrel delays play at Hull
Frank Lampard called his Coventry side’s 0-0 draw with 10-man Oxford “one of those days” as the Championship leaders failed to beat the relegation-threatened U’s.
Fernandes keeps Carrick’s perfect Manchester United record intact after Romero red card
Michael Carrick’s Manchester United revival has a fourth consecutive league win, while Thomas Frank’s Tottenham sink further, with still no victory in the competition in 2026. Bruno Fernandes’s 81st-minute strike was a feathered touch off a shin – from Diogo Dalot’s cross – that beat Guglielmo Vicario to the left of the Spurs goalkeeper, and confirmed a miserable day for Frank.
Barcelona withdraw from European Super League project
Barcelona withdraw from the European Super League project, leaving rivals Real Madrid as the only one of the original 12 clubs still signed up to the plans.
7th February 2026
Barcelona 'formally withdraw' from European Super League project
The 20-team, closed-shop ESL was initially launched in April 2021, but fell apart following a substantial backlash from supporters.
Oviedo to 'pursue legal actions' as La Liga game at Rayo Vallecano called off over pitch
The game was scheduled to be played on Saturday afternoon at 2pm local time, but was postponed less than four hours before kick-off.
Transfer rumors, news: Inter Milan target USMNT's Weston McKennie
Inter Milan and multiple MLS clubs are hoping to sign Weston McKennie this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.
‘What’s happened in this country?’: Roar coach’s ‘pre-judged’ claim in extraordinary ref tirade
Brisbane Roar coach Michael Valkanis has launched an extraordinary tirade after being shown a red card for the second time this season following his team’s sixth defeat in seven games on Saturday.
World Cup 2026 base camps tracker: Brazil chooses New Jersey, Argentina in Kansas City
FIFA has made a number of locations available to each of the competing nations, with the competition for prime real estate fierce.
Guardiola can be both right to speak out and a performative hypocrite
Coach should not ‘stick to football’ when football strays into politics and death but his role as fluffer for his club’s autocratic owners cannot be ignored. You may find yourself living in a glass and steel yak-fur-lined penthouse.
Beleaguered Crystal Palace enduring the unhappiest of new years
After the euphoria of the FA Cup triumph the south London club are suffering turmoil and recrimination in 2026. Crystal Palace supporters are not used to this attention.
Bompastor faces unfamiliar scenario as Chelsea aim to dispel crisis talk
Manager caught in the first sticky patch of her career, but has agreed a new contract despite falling out of WSL title race. Dejected body language, talk of a crisis, and a 12-point gap ruling them out of the title before the second week of February.
The Leeds United goal worthy of winning any Premier League game
Jayden Bogle's opening goal for Leeds against Nottingham Forest was perfect — and straight from the training ground.
Some 'dark days and nights' at Arsenal, happiness at Sunderland
Granit Xhaka sits down with Kelly Somers to talk about his motivation for joining Sunderland, and falling out with the Arsenal fans.
Cristiano Ronaldo is post-football within football. It matters more when he doesn’t play
Ronaldo has crossed the Beckham threshold, evolving from being famous for football to being famous for being famous.
What's going on with Erling Haaland?
The Manchester City striker is enduring a mid-season slump – and not for the first time in his career.
Liverpool vs Manchester City: State of the rivalry, who needs the points more, and predictions
There is considerable pressure on both sides as they head into this match — pressure which will hopefully lead to another memorable meeting.
Pep Guardiola, Liam Rosenior and the risks and rewards for football figures talking politics
Lending their voice to non-football issues is not always a straightforward decision for managers and players - it can lead to a backlash.
Chelsea boss Rosenior shrugs off online mockery
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior shrugged off the mockery he receives online and admitted even members of his own squad are in on the joke.
Atlanta, Botafogo settle Almada transfer dispute
Atlanta United has reached a settlement with Brazilian Serie A side Botafogo over unpaid fees related to the transfer of midfielder Thiago Almada.
